Polk and Kush
An absurd look at sports and life in New Orleans. This weekly podcast featuring comedian Andrew Polk and longtime local columnist Scott Kushner covers New Orleans teams with a bend away from stats and boring analysis. Instead they focus on the practical, entertaining side of the Saints, Pelicans, UNO, Tulane, and more.
Episodes

Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
The boys head out to Jazz Fest, discuss Zion's readiness to sign an extension, the Saints nab The Honey Badger, and someone gets banned from twitter for goofing on the Mayor (it wasn't us!)
This week's sponsor: Ale on Oak at 8124 Oak St. in Uptown New Orleans, with over 30 beers on tap, a full menu, and a spacious patio, Ale is your best bet to catch all the local and national teams on the big screen.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
The Pelicans finish out their season at home against the best team in the NBA, gaining the respect of national media along the way. We speculate on the future of this team, what they can do to improve on and off the court, and if the city can keep the buzz going. The Saints have a busy day 1 at the NFL draft and look to win now. Elon Musk wants to build tunnels beneath New Orleans, the mayor has her own Mayor's Fund, and much more.
This week's sponsor: Ale on Oak at 8124 Oak St. in Uptown New Orleans, with over 30 beers on tap, a full menu, and a spacious patio, Ale is your best bet to catch all the local and national teams on the big screen.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
The New Orleans Pelicans make the actual playoffs with inspiring performances against the Spurs and Clippers, thanks to big time shots from Brandon Ingram and...Larry Nance!? No one is expecting an easy time when facing the Suns, and the Pels got a quick dose of reality in Game 1, but glimpses of hope from a tired and young team give us a lot to look forward to in the series. We've got local segments covering a very bad first date, a nude reveler in on St. Charles, and a reason to can office birthday parties.Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas (on tour now!)

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
The Pelicans have a play-in game in the blender and we discuss the keys to victory as our boys go up against Pop's Spurs. What can you expect? Where do the Pels go from here? How the heck does this play-in even work? We've got all the answers, plus the christian power team, jazz fest, and much more. Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas, on tour now (drakulas.bandcamp.com)

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
We discuss Zion’s step-dad calling into Jordy Colutta’s show to shed some light on where Zion is physically, mentally, and what his family thinks about New Orleans, Willie Green, and the Pelicans as a whole. The Saints get a few first-round picks from the Eagles and have more than a few holes to fill with them. An inflatable mayo jar is stolen and returned, but was it a publicity stunt by Big Corporate Mayo? All this and so much more.
This week's sponsor: Ale on Oak at 8124 Oak St. in Uptown New Orleans, with over 30 beers on tap, a full menu, and a spacious patio, Ale is your best bet to catch all the local and national teams on the big screen.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
The Pelicans do their best Will Smith impression by slapping the Lakers around, showing just how much resilience this team has gained under Willie Green. The Saints find a suitable back-up in Andy Dalton, but who's he gonna throw it to? The Taysom experiment is officially over in one aspect, as Dennis Allen confirms he'll be playing as a tight end.
This week's sponsor: Ale on Oak at 8124 Oak St. in Uptown New Orleans, with over 30 beers on tap, a full menu, and a spacious patio, Ale is your best bet to catch all the local and national teams on the big screen.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Zion dunks on Instagram and sends a message to the Pelicans that he wants to play, but is it the best move for the team with only 10 games to go? The Saints stay the course with Jameis Winston for at least 2 more seasons. Plus, all your favorite segments, local news, the definition of "Goblin Mode" and so much more.
This week's sponsor: Ale on Oak at 8124 Oak St. in Uptown New Orleans, with over 30 beers on tap, a full menu, and a spacious patio, Ale is your best bet to catch all the local games this Spring and Summer.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
The Pelicans are in a bit of a slump as Willie Green and company try to get back on track. The Saints are taking a look at DeShaun Watson and we question if it's worth the risk to an organization with plenty of controversy in its past. The city of New Orleans asks YOU how much you trust them! Potholes, Elden Ring, and more!Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Polk & Kush have survived the first real Mardi Gras in a few years! The Pelicans did not survive a monster Jokic in OT and get blown out by the Grizzlies without Brandon Ingram. Zion returns to New Orleans to frighten some local pet store employees, and LaToya gets an infrastructure-based promotion! This week's sponsor:
Ale on Oak | Located at 8124 Oak Street in Uptown with a spacious patio and over 30 beers on tap.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.

Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
JJ Redick calls out Zion on First Take calling him “detached” and his behavior “insane” - Whoa mama!!! and we’re just getting started. Also, LSU is packing it out in Baton Rouge, LaToya Cantrell is ignoring her own mask mandate, and skiers are freezing their wieners off.
This week's sponsor:
Ale on Oak | Located at 8124 Oak Street in Uptown with a spacious patio and over 30 beers on tap.
Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Drakulas and Riverboat Gamblers.